Business Development Manager Waste Water Treatment pumping solutions

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23000 employees operating in over 150 countries Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Business Development Manager Wastewater Treatment Pumping Solutions

Water utilities are entering one of the most demanding delivery cycles in decades. Regulatory pressure AMP investment energy efficiency targets and asset resilience expectations are reshaping how wastewater treatment works are designed and maintained.

If you understand how to influence projects before they go to tender this role will give you genuine commercial leverage.

The Role

Were looking for a commercially sharp Business Development Manager to drive strategic growth across wastewater treatment works in the South UK region.

You will:

• Develop and execute a regional business development strategy focused on WwTW

• Engage early in the project lifecycle to influence specifications

• Identify and convert opportunities across new assets upgrades and retrofit solutions

• Expand recurring aftermarket revenue (maintenance refurbishment spares lifecycle support)

• Build strong relationships with water utilities consultants contractors and framework partners

• Track AMP cycles regulatory drivers and competitor activity to sharpen positioning

• Maintain a disciplined pipeline with accurate forecasting and CRM reporting

This is not a reactive sales role. Its about shaping demand upstream.

What Makes This Different

• Early-stage technical influence rather than late-stage price competition

• A balanced focus on capital projects and sustainable service revenue

• Exposure to major UK water utility investment cycles

• Collaboration with engineering service and bid teams who understand complex infrastructure delivery

What Were Looking For

Youll likely bring:

• Proven business development experience within wastewater treatment pumping solutions or related infrastructure markets

• A clear understanding of UK water utility procurement frameworks and AMP cycles

• The confidence to engage credibly with consultants and asset managers

• A structured approach to pipeline management and forecasting

• Commercial awareness with long-term strategic thinking

Experience in rotating equipment process technologies or treatment solutions would be advantageous.

Why Xylem

At Xylem youll contribute to critical national infrastructure while building a commercially sustainable portfolio across capital and lifecycle services.

This is an opportunity to influence how wastewater assets are specified delivered and maintained not just to respond to tenders.

If youre ready to lead regional growth in one of the UKs most strategically important sectors wed welcome a conversation.

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